Dell products l.p. (20240248874). METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREFETCHING BACKUP DATA FOR APPLICATION RECOVERIES simplified abstract
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREFETCHING BACKUP DATA FOR APPLICATION RECOVERIES
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Shelesh Chopra of Bangalore (IN)
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREFETCHING BACKUP DATA FOR APPLICATION RECOVERIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240248874 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREFETCHING BACKUP DATA FOR APPLICATION RECOVERIES
The method described in this patent application involves data protection of file system data on a host by utilizing backup metadata and a placeholder file system.
- Identification of backup access events associated with a backup of a file system
- Obtaining backup metadata from a data protection manager
- Generating a placeholder file system using the backup metadata
- Storing the placeholder file system in a virtual hard disk file
- Loading the virtual hard disk file on a target application
- Prefetching backup data using the virtual hard disk file and backup metadata
- Storing the backup data in a cache
- Performing backup access services using the virtual hard disk file, backup metadata, and cache
Potential Applications: - Data protection and backup solutions for file systems - Enhancing data security and recovery processes - Improving efficiency in managing backup data
Problems Solved: - Streamlining data protection processes - Facilitating quick access to backup data - Enhancing overall data security measures
Benefits: - Improved data protection and backup efficiency - Enhanced data recovery capabilities - Streamlined backup access services
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Data Protection and Backup Solutions for File Systems This technology can be utilized by data protection and backup solution providers to offer more efficient and secure services to businesses and organizations. It can also be integrated into existing backup systems to enhance their capabilities and improve overall data management processes.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve data protection for file systems? 2. What are the key advantages of using backup metadata in the data protection process?
Original Abstract Submitted
techniques described herein relate to a method for performing data protection of file system data on a host. the method includes identifying, by a data protection agent, a backup access event associated with a backup of a file system stored on a backup storage; in response to identifying the backup access event: obtaining backup metadata associated with the backup from a data protection manager; generating a placeholder file system using the backup metadata and storing the placeholder file system in virtual hard disk file; loading the virtual hard disk file on a target application; performing, after the loading, prefetching of backup data using the virtual hard disk file and the backup metadata to store the backup data in a cache; and performing backup access services using the virtual hard disk file, the backup metadata, and the cache.
